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HAIs in southeast U.S. community hospitals: Infection rates for CDI surpass MRSA's

Researchers studying epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections in community hospitals in the southeast U.S. found that rates of Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) surpassed infection rates for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Scientists also discovered that healthcare-associated CDI, which is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis, occurs more often (21 percent) than healthcare-associated infections due to MRSA.

22 Mar 2010

Passage of comprehensive health care reform: PhRMA issues statement

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) issued the following statement today on passage of comprehensive health care reform and accompanying reconciliation legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives:

22 Mar 2010

Catholics for Choice comments on healthcare reform promises

At the outset of the debate over healthcare reform, leaders in the Democratic Party made a number of promises to the American people.

22 Mar 2010

A new chapter in the history of healthcare reform

The US house of Representatives has voted narrowly to pass a landmark reform that has been on the agenda for quite some time now. The bill passed by 219 votes to 212, with no Republican backing after strong debate. This bill will extend insurance coverage to 32 million more Americans, and marks the biggest change to the US healthcare system in decades.

22 Mar 2010

Speaker Pelosi remarks: 32 million more people to have health insurance on passage of bill

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats were joined by President Barack Obama this afternoon for a Democratic Caucus Meeting in the auditorium of the Capitol Visitor Center before tomorrow's vote on health insurance reform. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

22 Mar 2010

AHA announce support for passage of Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act

Today, the American Hospital Association announced support for the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act and the improvements that will be made through reconciliation, which together form the comprehensive health insurance reform legislation before Congress.

22 Mar 2010

Health reform crucial weekend: Democratic leaders predict victory, abortion still stumbling block

News outlets are focusing on President Barack Obama's planned meeting with all the House Democrats today as they prepare for Sunday's crucial vote on health care overhaul.

22 Mar 2010

APHA applauds historic vote on health reform

"The American Public Health Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for its historic vote today to reform our nation's health system.

22 Mar 2010

Pelosi urged Obama to not cut back on health care plan

The New York Times recounts the steps Democrats took to regroup on the health overhaul legislation after losing their filibuster proof majority in the Senate after Massachusetts voters elected Republican Scott Brown in January. According to the Times account, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi helped steer President Barack Obama away from a more modest approach on health care. '"We're in the majority,' Ms. Pelosi told the president. 'We'll never have a better majority in your presidency in numbers than we've got right now. We can make this work," the paper reported.

22 Mar 2010

'Dipstick' 3-in-1 test for detection of Chagas' disease, leishmaniasis and African trypanosomiasis

A new simple, inexpensive three-in-one test to diagnose a terrible trio of parasitic diseases that wreak havoc in the developing world is passing preliminary tests, scientists reported here today. Described during the 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society the test is for Chagas' disease, leishmaniasis, and "sleeping sickness" or African trypanosomiasis.

22 Mar 2010

In historic vote, House passes sweeping health bill

Kaiser Health News senior correspondent Mary Agnes Carey reports that, by a vote of 219-210, the House of Representatives has cleared the Senate-passed health care bill for President Barack Obama's signature. The House will now vote on a separate package of legislative changes to that bill -- known as a reconciliation package -- to send it to the Senate for debate this week.

22 Mar 2010

Health care reform will force job losses: NRF calls upon lawmakers to reject legislation

The National Retail Federation today asked lawmakers to reject health care reform legislation expected to receive a vote in the House this weekend, saying the measure would drive up labor costs to the point of forcing job losses and that a “transparent procedural ploy” for passing the package would harm Congress’ reputation. NRF said action on a House “rule,” the underlying legislation and related procedural motions will all be counted as key votes in NRF’s annual ranking of lawmakers on issues important to the retail industry.

20 Mar 2010

GAO's recommendations to be implemented for new Martin Army Community Hospital construction at Fort Benning

The United States Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it is fully implementing the Government Accountability Office's recommendations for the future construction of the new Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Ga.

20 Mar 2010

9 major changes in the Democrats' new health reform bill

Kaiser Health News staff writers Julie Appleby and Mary Agnes Carey write: "In their attempt to pass a sweeping health care overhaul this weekend, House Democrats are pushing a package of legislative fixes to lure undecided or opposed members of their party to the 'yes' category" (Appleby and Carey, 3/18).

20 Mar 2010

Public health emergency declaration for North Dakota in response to floods affecting the state

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has declared a public health emergency for North Dakota in response to floods affecting the state. The action ensures beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program receive benefits during this emergency time period.

20 Mar 2010

Influenza pandemic policies: WHO denies being improperly influenced by pharmaceutical industry

Providing independent advice to Member States is a very important function of the World Health Organization (WHO). We take this work seriously and guard against the influence of any improper interests. The WHO influenza pandemic policies and response have not been improperly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry.

20 Mar 2010

Study: Older adults with chronic illness often struggle to manage several prescribed drugs at a time

People with chronic illness often struggle to manage several prescribed drugs at a time. It's overwhelming when the vials, bottles and inhalers bulge from your medicine cabinet and you're confused about which drug is which, or when to take what.

20 Mar 2010

NALC urges Congress to approve health care reform legislation

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) union urged Congress today to approve health care reform legislation and send it to the White House for signature by President Obama.

20 Mar 2010

Bleach solution effective in reducing hospital-acquired infections

Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is the one of the leading pathogens causing hospital-acquired infection in the United States. It may cause diarrhea, colitis, sepsis and lead to prolonged hospitalization and death.

20 Mar 2010

Tea Party Patriots and coalition partners to rally against government takeover of health care system

On the eve of the U.S. House of Representatives voting on a trillion-dollar government takeover of the health care system, the Tea Party Patriots will gather with coalition partners Americans for Tax Reform, FreedomWorks, Faith and Freedom Coalition, Institute for Liberty, Let Freedom Ring, 60 Plus, and many more to voice the concerns of millions of Americans.

20 Mar 2010

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HAIs in southeast U.S. community hospitals: Infection rates for CDI surpass MRSA's

Passage of comprehensive health care reform: PhRMA issues statement

Catholics for Choice comments on healthcare reform promises

A new chapter in the history of healthcare reform

Speaker Pelosi remarks: 32 million more people to have health insurance on passage of bill

AHA announce support for passage of Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act

Health reform crucial weekend: Democratic leaders predict victory, abortion still stumbling block

APHA applauds historic vote on health reform

Pelosi urged Obama to not cut back on health care plan

'Dipstick' 3-in-1 test for detection of Chagas' disease, leishmaniasis and African trypanosomiasis

In historic vote, House passes sweeping health bill

Health care reform will force job losses: NRF calls upon lawmakers to reject legislation

GAO's recommendations to be implemented for new Martin Army Community Hospital construction at Fort Benning

9 major changes in the Democrats' new health reform bill

Public health emergency declaration for North Dakota in response to floods affecting the state

Influenza pandemic policies: WHO denies being improperly influenced by pharmaceutical industry

Study: Older adults with chronic illness often struggle to manage several prescribed drugs at a time

NALC urges Congress to approve health care reform legislation

Bleach solution effective in reducing hospital-acquired infections

Tea Party Patriots and coalition partners to rally against government takeover of health care system

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